JPMorgan: Stock Market May Miss Year-End Target Timeline

The bulls are starting to feel the pressure. JPMorgan, which has always been a cautious optimist, is showing signs of wavering. The bank recently parted ways with Marko Kolanovic after his bearish outlook failed to materialize. Its new team, led by Dubravko Lakos-Bujas, isn’t exactly bullish by Wall Street standards, projecting the S&P 500 to […]
Investor Optimism in a Down Market

It might seem like the wrong time to talk about retirement optimism, especially when the stock market is experiencing significant turbulence. Forget Your 401(k) Statement—Focus on These Promising Retirement Trends Instead On a recent day of market declines, David Stinnett, Vanguard’s head of strategic retirement consulting, remained upbeat about retirement savings trends. Despite ongoing concerns […]
Defense Stocks Jump on EU’s Surprise Zelensky Response

JPMorgan Raises Price Targets for European Defense Companies by 25% Amid Rising Defense Budgets Recent geopolitical tensions have significantly boosted investor confidence in European defense companies, with JPMorgan lifting price targets across the sector by an average of 25%. The catalyst for this surge was the high-profile confrontation between President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. […]
Bitcoin, XRP Rally: Is a Crypto Comeback Next?

Bitcoin, XRP, and other cryptocurrencies attempted another rebound early Thursday following a steep selloff in digital assets. The downturn worsened on Wednesday as Bitcoin (BTC) extended its losing streak to a fourth consecutive day, briefly dropping to a low of $82,200. A tentative recovery earlier in the day failed to hold, leaving investors uncertain about […]
Nvidia Earnings: A Pivotal Moment for Investors?

Nvidia Corp. is set to report earnings on Wednesday, and the market is watching closely. With the stock trading sideways since June despite some volatility, the big question is: Will earnings be the catalyst for a breakout, or should investors temper their expectations? A Bullish Case: Sideline Money Ready to Jump In Mizuho desk-based analyst […]
Markets Relaxed Too Soon—A New Threat Looms

Interest-Rate Volatility Shows Signs of Normalization, Says J.P. Morgan’s Phil Camporeale Investors appear to be less anxious about rising interest rates, though significant market risks remain on the horizon. “The biggest risk is that inflation makes an unwelcome return in the second half of this year,” said Phil Camporeale, portfolio manager for J.P. Morgan Asset […]